Mar 17 After 1,600 years frozen, Antarctic moss shows 'unprecedented' survival By Justin Scuiletti A moss plant that spent around 1,600 years under Antarctic ice has been revived by scientists and is growing anew in a case of “unprecedented millennial-scale survival.”… Continue reading
Mar 17 Mexican cartel moves beyond drugs, diversifies its illegal revenue streams By Talia Mindich The Mexican drug cartel known as the Knights Templar is supplementing illegal drug trade with the illegal trade of lucrative raw materials from the port of Lazaro Cardenas -- so much so that it has become their top source of… Continue reading
Mar 17 Putin declares Crimea a 'sovereign and independent' state By Joshua Barajas The Crimean parliament formally declared independence from Ukraine on Monday after an overwhelming vote for Sunday's referendum to join Russia. Continue reading
Mar 17 Tennessee distilleries battle over legal title of whiskey empire By Jordan Vesey Lawmakers in Tennessee are re-evaluating state rules that determine what can and cannot be called Tennessee whiskey. The state’s most signature product and multi-billion dollar industry has a global reputation, one that might be at stake if lawmakers ease regulations. Continue reading
Mar 17 Investigators try to pinpoint location of Flight 370 with inexact satellite data By Joan Lowy, Associated Press Finding a missing Malaysia Airlines plane may hinge on whether searchers can narrow down where they need to look using satellite data that is inexact and has never been used for that purpose before, search and rescue experts say. Continue reading
Mar 17 SEALs capture former North Korean tanker loaded with stolen Libyan oil By Associated Press The SEALs boarded the tanker Morning Glory late Sunday in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea near Cyprus. Rear Adm. John Kirby said no one was injured in the operation, which was approved by President Barack Obama. Continue reading
Mar 17 U.S. announces most comprehensive sanctions against Russia since the Cold War By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press Obama's executive order issued Monday names seven Russian government officials. The United States also says it identifies and targets the assets of other individuals who aren't government officials but are supporting them. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch Crimea votes in favor of joining Russia By PBS News Hour Defying international protests that called the process illegitimate, Crimea today went ahead with a referendum and voted overwhelmingly to join Russia. What was it like at the polls today? Hari Sreenivasan speaks with NewsHour’s chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner… Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch New details on missing plane emerge, shifting investigation's direction By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch Tensions Rise in Eastern Ukraine After a Series of Rallies By PBS News Hour The spotlight focused on Crimea Sunday as the region voted whether or not to secede from Ukraine. Other parts of Ukraine caught in the crisis with Russia also showed growing signs of volatility. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Frontline’s James Jones… Continue watching